# Fly Tying Simulator — 3D Fly Design Tool

> 3D fishing fly design and cataloging tool with extensive material options. (iPhone/iPad app by Pishtech LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-tying-simulator/id6480147286 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pishtech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/502142612)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: $4.99 (on sale, was $19.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-tying-simulator/id6480147286/reviews.md

## What is Fly Tying Simulator?

Fly Tying Simulator allows you to create new fly patterns, catalog your favorite flies, and share your creations with the community. You create your flies in detailed 3D, choosing from a huge variety of materials, and view your flies from any angle as you create them.

Fly Tying Simulator offers guided tying mode, walking through the steps to create many styles of flies, from Catskill dry flies to bead-head nymphs, marabou streamers, married wing wet flies, Tenkara flies and more. In guided mode you choose your materials for each component of the fly in the order you would add them in the real world. It’s a great teaching tool for new fly tiers.

In non-guided mode you’re free to add any components of any materials in any order. This gives you the freedom to explore new ideas for countless flies quickly and easily. 

The material selection is broad:
•	A large assortment of hook styles
•	Round and conic beads in metallic and painted colors
•	Dozens of colors of thread
•	Dry fly, wet fly and schlappen hackles
•	More than 20 natural hackle colors
•	More than 50 dyed solid hackle colors
•	Grizzly and badger hackles in more than 50 dyed colors
•	Natural and dyed partridge feathers
•	Quill feather sections in natural colors and many dyed colors
•	Other feathers like grouse, guinea hen, pheasant, etc.
•	Marabou and CDC in over 50 colors
•	Wire, oval and flat tinsel for metallic bodies and ribs
•	Chenille and yarn in basic and reflective colors
•	A wide variety of floss
•	Stripped hackle stems and peacock quills
•	Dubbing in a wide variety of natural and dyed colors
•	Elk hair in natural colors
•	Deer hair in natural and dyed colors
•	Bucktail, squirrel tail, calf tail
•	Peacock and ostrich herl, plus peacock sword

As you create flies you’ll pick from a wide assortment of fly components, and different styles for each of them. For example, just within dry fly wings you can choose:

•	Paired upright wings
•	Parachute posts
•	Comparadun hair wings
•	Down wings
•	Spent wings
•	Cripple wings
•	Caddis front wings

Within each you can pick the perfect material and color. You can also customize most components. You can select a different hackle size and a thicker or more sparse application. When adding dubbing you can pick the fiber length, coarseness and shape it in a taper, flat, reverse taper, double taper, etc.

You can even combine multiple colors in the same component. That includes mixing any combination of dubbing colors, wedding quill sections for multi-colored wings, stacking layers of bucktail on a streamer, etc.

You can save all the flies you create and sort them by name, style, or creation date. You can view the recipe, reload the fly, give them your own star ratings, and even watch the flies get tied again.

You also get access to flies created by the community. You can add any published fly to your own collection, and publish the flies you create yourself.

Fly Tying Simulator is also available as a feature of the Complete Package in Fly Fishing Simulator HD. There you have all the same features, and can also use your flies to fish in the simulation.

## Key features

- Detailed 3D fly creation
- Extensive material library
- Guided tying tutorials
- Freeform design mode
- Save and catalog flies
- Community sharing and discovery

## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-tying-simulator/id6480147286/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game with on suggestion

*2026-02-04*

Hey man I absolutely love your fly tying game and fly fishing game but I was wondering if their is a way that you could add thread after the first initial pass and if you can add a type of resin to clear coat nymphs. Great game I hope you see this

**Developer response:** You can add thread as a rib after the first layer, or use floss to build up a thicker body with a similar look. I'll have to see if I can find a way to add a lacquer coat for nymphs bodies. That would look great for midge larva, etc. Thanks for the feedback!

### 4/5 — A great simulator, I would highly recommend.

*2024-04-05*

I’m really enjoying PishTech’s Fly Tying Simulator so far. It’s extremely handy when experimenting with new fly patterns so I don’t have to waste my own precious feathers, and can also be used as an easy to follow tutorial when tying new flies for the first time. 

My only complaint is as of now you are mostly limited to North American fly patterns. I am struggling to create classic British and New Zealand styles as Fly Tying Simulator currently lacks some of the materials I need to create the patterns common in my country. 

Other than this I am very pleased, cheers Paul 👍

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for your review! I've got a list of materials and structures I plan to add, but I'll certainly look into materials for those flies! If you'd like to let me know about specific materials or patterns you'd like to be able to tie in the app, please email me at support at pishtech dot com. Cheers, and happy tying!

## Frequently asked questions about Fly Tying Simulator

### What is Fly Tying Simulator?

Fly Tying Simulator is a 3D tool that allows users to design, create, and catalog custom fishing flies. It offers a vast selection of materials and tying styles, along with guided tutorials for learning.

### What devices does Fly Tying Simulator support?

Fly Tying Simulator is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to provide a versatile experience across Apple platforms.

### How much does Fly Tying Simulator cost?

Fly Tying Simulator is a paid application priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features without additional costs or subscriptions.

### Does Fly Tying Simulator have ads?

No, Fly Tying Simulator is ad-free. Users can enjoy the full design and cataloging experience without any interruptions from advertisements.

### What age rating is Fly Tying Simulator?

Fly Tying Simulator has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and general audiences, with no mature content.

### How often is Fly Tying Simulator updated?

The app was last updated on August 25, 2024, indicating active development and support. Users can expect ongoing improvements and potential new features.

### Can I share my fly designs with others?

Yes, Fly Tying Simulator allows you to publish your created flies to the community. You can also add flies created by other users to your own collection.

### What kind of materials can I use in Fly Tying Simulator?

The app features a broad selection of materials, including various hook styles, beads, threads, hackles, feathers, dubbing, hair, tinsel, and floss, with extensive color options for many.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5353 — 2024-08-25

Minor fixes, fix for rare crashes when rating community flies

### 5336 — 2024-06-29

Added position options for parachute hackle

### 5321 — 2024-04-20

Minor bug fixes

### 5317 — 2024-04-11

Divided load-fly screen into pages of 25 flies each
Improved start-up time
Minor bug fixes

### 5305 — 2024-04-05

Fix for lead-free wire bug, minor improvements

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